herb
/hɜːb/ · /ɝːb/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4638 in the learning path
香草；药草
Definitions
n. A plant used to flavour food or make medicines.
香草；药草
Example
She grows fresh herbs in pots beside the kitchen window.
她在厨房窗边的花盆里种了新鲜香草。
Growing herbs at home can encourage healthier cooking and reduce the need for packaged seasonings.
在家种植香草可以鼓励更健康的烹饪方式，并减少对包装调味料的需求。
Collocations
- fresh herbs
- dried herbs
- medicinal herbs
- herb garden
Word family
- herbal (adj.)
- herbalist (n.)
Usage tip
英音h发音，美音通常不发；对应a herb和an herb。
FAQ
- What does herb mean?
- A plant used to flavour food or make medicines.
- How is herb pronounced?
- UK /hɜːb/, US /ɝːb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
